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discover_relationships

Identify available relationship types and link types between work items in Azure DevOps. Use this to understand dependencies and connections within your projects.

Instructions

Discover relationship types and link types available

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
organizationNoOrganization name or URL (optional, uses current org if not specified)
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether it is a read-only operation, any authentication requirements, or what happens when the organization parameter is omitted.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very short but lacks essential details, making it under-specified rather than efficiently concise. Every sentence should add value, but this one is insufficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema and low complexity (1 parameter), the description should at least hint at the return format or types of relationships. It does not, leaving the agent uncertain about what to expect.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% for the single parameter, and the description repeats the schema's description of the organization parameter. It adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses the vague verb 'discover' and doesn't specify what is returned (list of strings? objects?). It fails to differentiate from the sibling tool 'list_relation_types', which likely has a similar or identical purpose.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'list_relation_types'. No indication of prerequisites or context for calling this tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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